Cyclone Pam Tears Through Vanuatu

March 15, 2015 5:28 AM

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Tropical Cyclone Pam has killed at least eight people around the Vanuatu capital of Port Vila, with concerns growing about those on the outer islands.

Chloe Morrison, spokesperson for aid agency World Vision in Vanuatu, said eight people had been confirmed dead by the National Disaster Management Office. But she said no contact had yet been made with anyone on the outer islands, “who are most vulnerable to the devastation.”

First, condolences to the people of Vanuatu for their losses. This is obviously a terrible tragedy. Can't help but notice there was no mention, none, of storm surge. "Torrential rainfall and high winds destroyed buildings in Vanuatu". We have been repeatedly told by "climate scientists" that Vanuatu is at high risk for storm surge damage due to rising sea levels. Once again, they get it wrong. Maybe the storm surge is "hiding" in the deep ocean, along with all that missing heat.